2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
7 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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The dashboard is cracking on the drivers side instrument cover and right into the air bag dash location. Only 43,000 miles mainly garage kept and sunshade installed when out of cover.the same thing happened on a 2007 Suburban.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-07
Also filed under Air bags
I have been a long time buyer of GM products, I still have a 99 tahoe, 07 GMC Savanna and an 02 GMC Sierra HD 2500, recently purchased a 2012 Yukon XL Denali used with 22,000 miles on it from old saybrook GMC in ct, clean as a whistle everything...
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-24
Air bags
7 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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Cracked dashboard. This is the second GM vehicles I've owned in which cracks appear on the dashboard for no apparent reason. My concern is if the air bag is deployed, small shards of plastic may lead to serious injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-07
Vehicle speed control
1 of 23 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 23 total reports mentions: power train.
Engine
1 of 23 total reports mentions: engine.
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2012 GMC yukon. Consumer writes in regards to after dealership serviced vehicle, noises, shaking sensation, stabili trac light illuminates, hesitates then stops. Consumer notices flames underneath vehicle before completely engulfed in flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-03
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
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- Is the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 GMC Yukon Denali XL have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.